How do you identify RIC V Carus 82?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 82?

RIC V Carus 82 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.06g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 82

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 82

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.06g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 82 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.06g, 22mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 82?: RIC V Carus 82 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 82.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 82?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 82?: RIC V Carus 82 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.06g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.